Dave Takach

David Takach, Executive Advisor, Transmission, has 42 years of experience in power systems, from equipment design to analysis. Mr. Takach’s background includes extensive involvement in developing IEEE standards and, as a utility employee, directing Electrical Utility funded research and development both with EPRI and with various universities in the Missouri/Illinois area. He is currently responsible performing various power system analytical studies for the electric utility industry, including power system stability and electromagnetic transient analysis.

Areas of Expertise

Power System Analysis - Transient Stability

Power System Analysis - Electromagnetic Transients

Power System Analysis - Small-Signal Stability

Experience and Background

Number of years of experience in the electric power industry 1967 - 2011

Senior Engineer - AMEC 2007- 2010

Principal Engineer, TRC, Inc. 2006 - 2007

Principle Engineer - Nexant. Inc. 2003 - 2006

Principle Engineer - AMEREN 1985 - 2003

Advanced System Engineer - Emerson 1984 - 1985

Project Engineer - Westinghouse 1967 - 1984

Accomplishments and Industry Recognition

IEEE Senior Member

Registered as professional engineer in the state of Missouri

Education

BSEE - University of Cincinnati - 1971 - MSEE - The Ohio State University - 1972